Professor of Education

Monash • Clayton, NC

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Faculty of Education at Monash University invites applications for a Professor of Education to provide outstanding academic leadership and drive internationally leading research. This is a strategic appointment for a globally recognised scholar with a strong track record of high-impact publications and success in securing major competitive research funding. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the Faculty’s research agenda, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing our global reputation for excellence in education research. Ranked #2 in Australia and #18 globally for Education (QS & THE Rankings), the Faculty offers an ambitious and collaborative environment with significant capacity for research growth and impact. The appointed Professor will lead and grow a program of internationally recognised Education research, including securing substantial competitive research funding and building large-scale research initiatives. The appointment will also provide mentoring and capacity building for early- and mid-career researchers and HDR candidates. The Professor will foster strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and policy sectors and provide leadership in teaching and curriculum development. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education research and practice within a high-performing and globally connected Faculty of Education.

Requirements

• Internationally recognised leader in education research.
• Distinguished record of scholarly achievement.
• Sustained trajectory of high-quality publications.
• Strong track record of securing major competitive research grants.
• Proven success in leading large-scale research programs.
• Evidence of research excellence and impact at an international level.
• Expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods research.
• Proven leadership in building and mentoring high-performing research teams.
• Success in attracting and supervising high-calibre HDR students.
• Experience developing impactful partnerships across sectors, including government, industry, and community.
• Capacity to shape research directions at scale.
• Capacity to influence policy and practice.
• Capacity to contribute to a vibrant, collaborative academic culture.
• Applicants from all areas of Education and Educational Psychology are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding academic leadership and drive internationally leading research.
• Shape the Faculty’s research agenda.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Enhance the Faculty's global reputation for excellence in education research.
• Lead and grow a program of internationally recognised Education research.
• Secure substantial competitive research funding.
• Build large-scale research initiatives.
• Provide mentoring and capacity building for early- and mid-career researchers and HDR candidates.
• Foster strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and policy sectors.
• Provide leadership in teaching and curriculum development.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• 17% employer superannuation
• Access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Support for parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed